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The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) and selected pharma and medical device companies have launched the European Coalition for Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (ECGP), to promote the routine use of comprehensive genomic profiling.
Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment. One diagnostic example that I discussed in my presentation is autism.
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The company is planning Phase III trials in bipolar disorder and Alzheimers. The company recently reported topline results from its Phase I/II trial of AURN001, an allogeneic cell therapy for corneal edema. The Phase I/II trial showed significant improvements in vision and corneal clarity. million in Q4 2024.
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